The springs are one of the most essential components of any garage door. Springs are able to withstand several hundred pounds of tension every day. Due to the heavy loads and constant pressure on springs, they can break suddenly. When this happens, the garage door is usually positioned down and completely closed. However, springs can break even when the garage door is in the up position. This constitutes an emergency because it will cause the door to violently crash to the ground and could crush anything between the door and the ground. That is why you need to call our company in Bronx, NY to fix the springs and never attempt a repair on your own.

Each service technician on our team has many years of experience diagnosing problems with springs and repairing them on the spot. We will advise you of the best solution for springs repair as soon as we reach your home or commercial property. No matter what we do, safety is always at the forefront of our mind. Fortunately, you can do several things to ensure that your springs are in top shape and won't succumb to a sudden mechanical failure. If you need new springs or any other garage door part, our company carries a complete line of supplies in our service vehicles. That means we can fix any issue, even if it's not the one that you scheduled service for initially.

Torsion Springs

A strong beam located near the top of your garage door is what enables it to withstand its own weight. Upon activation of the cables, the torsion springs start uncoiling and the door moves into the up position. These steps ensure that the door opens safely and correctly. When you close your garage door, the torsion springs and coils move in reverse order. Dealing with the intense weight of the torsion springs is not something that a lay person should ever try to do. The experience and training our technicians have undergone mean that we know exactly how to operate the torsion springs.

Every spring in your garage door enables its durability due to a unique length, diameter, and wire size. Analyzing these components allows us to calculate the actual weight each spring is able to support as well as the number of times you can open and close your garage door before replacing the springs. Garage doors at residential homes usually need up to two torsion springs, with larger garage doors for commercial properties needing three at a minimum.

Extension Springs

The job of an extension spring is to extend and constrict in response to the weight of a garage door as someone opens or closes it. These springs make it possible to mount heavy machines that are stored inside of the entire garage door system. When the door goes up, the springs come together to allow it to rise. They return to their regular position as soon as the door closes. Since extension springs contain a lot of tension, an inexperienced person could seriously injure themselves or damage the entire garage door when attempting to repair them.

When you lower or raise your garage door, the extension springs constrict and extend in relation to its weight. Thanks to the extension springs, we are able to mount heavy machinery inside of the garage door's system. As the door rises, extension springs come towards each other to allow it to open all the way. The springs go back to a resting position when you close the door. Due to the amount of tension in extension springs, it's best to leave their repair and installation to the professionals in the areas of Bronx, NY.